Prunus lusitanica Tree
Prunus lusitanica Tree
Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Tree
Portuguese Laurel
Key features
Description
An attractive yet hardy evergreen tree, Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) has many additional uses around the garden. It can be pruned to create a topiary form, planted as a screen or hedge, makes a fantastic windbreak and a brilliant dark foil for other plants. The glossy, dark green slender leaves are striking against new red shoots. Fragrant racemes of creamy white flowers are produced in April-May that attract pollinators. The flowers are followed by red fruits that turn to black.
This useful evergreen tree will tolerate most soil types that are well-drained, including chalky soils when planted in full sun or partial shade. Exposure and heavier shade can be tolerated. Expect 5 x 6 meters in 20 years when Prunus lusitanica is grown as a single specimen. If chosen to grow as a hedging or screening plant, then we would recommend planting 2-3 plants per metre.
AKA Portuguese Laurel, Cherry Bay
| Small shrubs (1-3) | Young trees & 4+ small shrubs | Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) | All other mature trees (any quantity) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands | £10 | £12 | £35 | from £55 |
| Scottish Highlands & the Islands | From £30 | |||
| Outside Mainland UK | Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK | |||
Product Details
Key features
Description
An attractive yet hardy evergreen tree, Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) has many additional uses around the garden. It can be pruned to create a topiary form, planted as a screen or hedge, makes a fantastic...
An attractive yet hardy evergreen tree, Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) has many additional uses around the garden. It can be pruned to create a topiary form, planted as a screen or hedge, makes a fantastic windbreak and a brilliant dark foil for other plants. The glossy, dark green slender leaves are striking against new red shoots. Fragrant racemes of creamy white flowers are produced in April-May that attract pollinators. The flowers are followed by red fruits that turn to black.
This useful evergreen tree will tolerate most soil types that are well-drained, including chalky soils when planted in full sun or partial shade. Exposure and heavier shade can be tolerated. Expect 5 x 6 meters in 20 years when Prunus lusitanica is grown as a single specimen. If chosen to grow as a hedging or screening plant, then we would recommend planting 2-3 plants per metre.
AKA Portuguese Laurel, Cherry Bay
Planting & Care
Delivery Information
| Small shrubs (1-3) | Young trees & 4+ small shrubs | Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) | All other mature trees (any quantity) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands | £10 | £12 | £35 | from £55 |
| Scottish Highlands & the Islands | From £30 | |||
| Outside Mainland UK | Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK | |||
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